wiggy Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 When I picked up my copy of Guitarist magazine today they had a demo on the accompanying CD where they compared the New Slash Appetite LP with a 59 VOS and an Epiphone LP Plus Top. I thought you might like to see it so here it is. [YOUTUBE] [/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Fantastic post, Wiggy! To me, the two Gibsons sounded identical until you got to the full-on overdrive. There the VOS seemed to have just a bit harder edge that the AFD. The Epiphone had a noticable lower output that either of the Gibby's (volume knob, anyone?), but really held it's own in the tone departtment for a fraction of the price! Good show! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 I agree. I do think the tone of the Slash AFD is much smoother than the 59 which surprised me a little and if I had the cash (which I don't unfortunately) I think I'd probably go for it over the 59 VOS assuming I could live with Slash wannabee connotations that go with it. The EPI sounded pretty good considering the price difference but there's still that muddiness that seems to be inherent in the Epi pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Well ... they went on sale today at Guitar Center. Only $2,837.00!!! GC got 100 of them to sell ... SO HURRY!!!! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 that vid clearly shows why i own epi's. the pups my need to be replaced on some models, but the guitar overall does a great job against it's pricey cousin. epi guitar plus upgraded pups equal nice price for a great playing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icantbuyafender Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 I for one can say that I am sick of all these slash pro-model guitars. I'd pick my modded epi LP's over one of the slash model gibsons any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjael Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Maybe it's me, but the Epi sounds a lot more vintage than the '59. And I don't just mean in terms of output level, it actually sounded more like something I would associate with classic rock than either Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl297 Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I wish someone would make a video of an epi vs the 59 VOS both using with the Burstbuckers, I bet they would sound 99.9% identical. Very easy to see which guitar is the best value here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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